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Cap-Blanc Stairs (Quebec) Vertical Running

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Distance
0.48 mi
Elevation gain
0 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
246 ft
Max elevation
268 ft
TrailRank 
54
Min elevation
13 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
14
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July 8, 2018
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near Québec, Québec (Canada)

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Climbing stairs was never more fashionable. This staircase with its 400 steps descends from the Plains of Abraham (Plaines d'Abraham) to the St. Lawrence River (fleuve Saint-Laurent). You always see a lot of people going up and down. It is a training place for lovers of Vertical Running. You can make the way to the Bassin Brown Park and visit the statue of Etienne Paschal Taché.

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PictographTree Altitude 246 ft
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Cap-Blanc Stairway (Avenue Ontario)

From this place, one goes towards the staircase. There are information panels. You can also walk the Nature Trail.

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PictographPanorama Altitude 49 ft
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Cap-Blanc Stairway (Rue Champlain)

This is the other starting point, located on Rue Champlain. From here, the effort is greater. The views of the port of Quebec and the St. Lawrence River deserve the effort.

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PictographMountain pass Altitude 125 ft
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Cap-Blanc Stairs

Stairway to Heaven: Escalier du Cap-Blanc If you're looking to do a bit of training while you're in Quebec City, the Escalier du Cap-Blanc is a great place to do it (and you won't be alone). The staircase—made up of some 398 steps—ascends from the banks of the St. Lawrence to the Plains of Abraham. (Don't worry, there are lookouts built in at regular intervals if you need a breather, or if you just want to take a look at the views.)

PictographProvisioning Altitude 30 ft
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Boulevard Champlain

Visita del barrio y del parque Bassin Brown.

PictographPark Altitude 26 ft
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Parc Bassin Brown

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Parc Bassin Brown Expo

Refurbished during the festivities of the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in 2008, Anse Brown has a youthful look and offers a variety of recreational activities for the whole family. Whether it's a sunbath or a pedestrian excursion, Anse Brown seduces with its soothing calm and direct access to the river. A footbridge has been deployed on the remains of the former Duke of Alba, allowing city dwellers and tourists to overfly the waters and admire the sublime panoramic view of the basin. Parking Bike path Footbridge over the waters Historical Interpretation Center Ice rink and petanque courts Easy docking for canoeing and kayaking Highlighting the remains Mobile restoration

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Québec: Parc Bassin Brown passerelle

A footbridge has been deployed over the remains of the former Duke of Alba, allowing city dwellers and tourists to fly over the waters and admire the sublime panoramic view of the basin. Located along Champlain Boulevard, next to Notre-Dame-de-la Garde Park, Brown Basin is the place where General Wolfe and his men landed in Quebec in 1759 before the famous Battle of the Plains of Abraham. During its restoration for the 400th anniversary, an imposing footbridge jutting out into the St. Lawrence River was fitted out in addition to the famous “historical interpretation center”, a cycle-pedestrian link and grassy areas.

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Monument Etienne Paschal Taché

Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché, doctor, politician (born September 5, 1795 in Saint-Thomas (Montmagny), in Lower Canada, and died July 30, 1865 in Montmagny, Canada East). Dean of the Fathers of Confederation, Étienne-Paschal Taché practiced medicine for decades before beginning his long career in politics. He served in every government of the United Province of Canada between 1848 and 1857, including two coalitions with John A. Macdonald. He chaired the Quebec Conference and defended the 72 resolutions there, which served as the basis for Confederation. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/sir-etienne-paschal-tache

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